When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 3b
In Zone 3b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Apr 1–Apr 15; transplant outdoors around May 27–Jun 3. Expect to harvest around Aug 5–Aug 12.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 3 |
| Harvest | Aug 5 – Aug 12 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 3b averages a last spring frost around May 20 and a first fall frost around Sep 12. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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